“Discover the natural and cultural wonders of Southern Peru”
Discover with this program “Magical Journeys to the Wonders of Southern Peru” that combines natural, archaeological, and living cultural attractions.
Full Circuit: Lima (Capital of Peru), Ica (Desert Region), Arequipa (White City), Puno (Capital of Peruvian Folklore) with its Lake Titicaca (the highest lake in the world), the cultural richness of the Navel of the World - Cusco, and culminating in one of the wonders of the world “Machu Picchu”, the jewel of the Tahuantinsuyo.
Department
Cusco
Departure / Return Point
Hotel pick-up / Hotel
Departure Time
To be confirmed based on availability
Return Time
Based on availability
Day 1: Arrival, Welcome to Lima
Reception upon arrival and assistance at Lima airport, then transfer to your chosen hotel. You will have the afternoon free to rest.
*Accommodation in Lima.
Day 2: Lima City Tour - The City of Kings and Larco Museum.
We visit the modern and colonial parts of Lima, starting with the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro where we will have a panoramic view of the magnificent Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca ceremonial center.
We continue our tour to the Historic Center of Lima, where we will appreciate colonial monuments and buildings. Then we visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity, stroll through the Main Square, which is surrounded by the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipality, and the Cathedral, among others. At the end of this tour, we will stop for a small tasting of the typical Pisco Sour.
Finally, we will visit the Larco Museum, located in an 18th-century viceregal mansion, surrounded by beautiful gardens and housing an unparalleled collection of 5,000 years of Treasures of Ancient Peru.
*Accommodation in Lima / Meals included: Breakfast. / Duration: 08:30 - 18:00 Hours.
Day 3: Lima - Paracas - Ballestas Islands - Ica - Nazca.
Pick-up from your Hotel and transfer to Paracas, the journey takes around 04 hours. From there, we go to Chaco station, where we will embark by boat to the Ballestas Islands, in the Paracas National Reserve; a natural reserve of beautiful geological formations, where we will be able to see a great variety of endemic birds, sea lion colonies, Humboldt Penguins, and with a little luck, we will be able to see dolphins.
After this excursion, we will visit the city of Ica (Cathedral, some wineries, and Huacachina Lagoon). Then we transfer to the city of Nazca.
After our breakfast, we transfer to Maria Reiche Neuman Airport for our overflight of the mysterious Nazca Lines, where we will take a 1 hour and 30 minute flight in a small plane over the desert, composed of enormous linear figures of animals forming a monkey, a spider, a condor, and geometric figures, drawn in the desert, in large dimensions ranging from 15 to 300 meters each, and a depth of around 30 centimeters, which can only be appreciated from space.
In the afternoon, we have a 10-hour journey to the city of Arequipa. Upon arrival, we settle into our respective hotel.
Day 5: Arequipa - City Tour in the White City of Arequipa - Colca Valley and Canyon.
Our tour begins with pick-up from your hotel and we head to the main square, where we visit on foot: Plaza de Armas and its magnificent Cathedral built during the XVII century. The complex of the Company of Jesus, Casa Tristán del Pozo, San Francisco Complex, and the Santa Catalina Museum.
In the afternoon we leave Arequipa and head towards the town of Chivay. Along the way we will visit Pampa Cañahuas (Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve), where with luck we will be able to see herds of vicuñas and have views of the back of the Chachani, Misti and Pichu Pichu volcanoes.
We settle into our lodging and then have our delicious dinner in the picturesque town of Chivay.
If time permits, you can take advantage of going to the local hot springs for a refreshing bath and also appreciate folk dances of the town.
*Accommodation in the Colca Valley / Meals included: Breakfast. / Duration: 08:30 - 19:00 Hours.
Day 6: Colca Valley and Canyon - Puno.
In the morning we have to breathe and appreciate the immensity of the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world with a maximum depth of 4,160 meters. The thrill of the experience is enhanced by the natural spectacle of large Andean condors flying over the canyon. Then we continue our journey towards Puno, on the way we will visit Chullpas de Sillustani, pre-Inca archaeological remains, formed by almost 90 chullpas or ayawasis (houses of the dead).
*Accommodation in Puno / Meals included: Breakfast. / Duration: 05:30 - 19:00 Hours.
Day 7: Puno - Lake Titicaca: Uros and Taquile Islands.
Breakfast, transfer from the hotel to the pier to visit the Uros floating islands, which are artificial islands made of totora reeds. We continue our adventure to the natural island of Taquile, part of the Tahuantinsuyo, where locals continue to live according to their ancient Inca traditions and norms.
*Accommodation in Puno / Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch. / Duration: 07:00 - 15:00 Hours.
Day 8: Puno - Cusco.
We head towards the city of Cusco, we will travel along the Collao plateau, we will have the opportunity to visit the Kalasaya Temple in Pukara, an ancient Pre-Inca civilization. Continuing we will pass by La Raya where we can see herds of vicuñas and llamas, it is the division between Puno and Cusco at 4335 masl. Then Lunch in Sicuani, where you will enjoy the delicious culinary art of the region.
Afterwards we will visit the Inca archaeological complex of Raqchi, a ceremonial center dedicated to the great Creator God Wiracocha.
On the route we will appreciate two lagoons (Urcos and Wacarpay lagoon). In the beautiful town of Andahuaylillas, we will visit its Sistine Chapel of America. Then we pass through the beautiful gateway of Rumiqolqa, Inca Hydraulic in the Qhapaq Ñan pass. If we still have time we can visit Pikillacta, the pre-Inca walled city of Wari which literally means city of fleas.
In the morning, we move away from the crowds to visit the archaeological park of Sacsayhuamán, an impressive citadel of colossal constructions. Then we visit Qenqo, the Inca worshipping site. Finally we arrive at PucaPucará and the water worshipping center of Tambomachay.
We return to the Inca's Casona, where we will have lunch and enjoy a panoramic view of the Puma city of Cusco.
Then an exclusive tour of the main streets, Inca and colonial monuments, located within the historic center.
First we will go to visit the typical San Pedro Market, where we will soak up the local flavor and get to know more closely the products that supply the Puma city.
Then, we visit the Temple of Qoricancha, with all its magnificence; Recinto de Oro (Golden Enclosure) is its Quechua name and which was once completely covered in gold.
Next, we will walk through the Artisans' Quarter of San Blas. From there, we walk down Hatun Rumiyoc street, finding on our way the Inca Roca Palace, now the Archbishop's Palace. We will have time to admire the world-famous Stone of the Twelve Angles and thus arrive and visit the charming Huaqaypata - Cusco's main square and its beautiful Cathedral, which houses colonial works of incalculable value.
*Accommodation in Cusco / Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch / Duration: 08:30 - 18:00 Hours.
Day 10: Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Pick up from your Hotel and travel in our Tourist Transport, during this stretch we make a brief stop at a Textile center "Manos de la Comunidad", to appreciate the South American camelids of the Peruvian Andes and see the beautiful work of local artisans.
Next, we head to the Taray viewpoint, from where you can take excellent photographs of the Andes mountain range and the sacred valley of the Incas. Afterwards we will go to the traditional town of Pisaq. There, we visit its traditional market and its archaeological complex of Intihuatana. After an hour's journey, we will be in Urubamba for our buffet lunch.
From there we will visit the Archaeological Center of Ollantaytambo. Where you must walk through the streets of this small living city to see its cobbled and winding streets. Finally we head to the train station to continue our train journey to Aguas Calientes.
*Accommodation in Aguas Calientes / Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch / Duration: 08:30 - 20:00 hours.
Day 11: Secrets of Machu Picchu.
After breakfast, we take a bus that takes us to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
Time to enjoy, explore the Sacred City of the Incas with the company of our guide, who will inform us about the history and secrets of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. After the tour, we have free time to enjoy, relax and take photographs.
The sacred city will be etched in your mind, heart and soul. Then return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the train back to Ollantaytambo. Finally, we will pick you up to transfer you to your Hotel.
The tour begins in the living city of Ollantaytambo, for which we will pick you up at your respective hotel. We start after Machu Picchu, we say goodbye to the treasure of the sacred valley and its surprising archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo. To continue our visit to the terraces or agricultural experimentation center of Moray.
After this visit, we pass through the picturesque colonial town of Maras and its beautiful square.
Our next point of visit are the famous Maras salt mines "a sea of salt in the mountain", exploited by the locals and which are exported to different countries, to then head to Cusco.
On the way we stop in Chinchero, where you can visit one of the Textile production centers, to observe their ancestral dyeing and elaboration techniques. Then we will observe and have an impressive view of the Archaeological center of Chinchero from the viewpoint.
*Accommodation in Cusco / Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch / Duration: 09:00 - 17:00 hours.
Day 13: Cusco - Transfer to the Airport
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in Cusco and at the scheduled time, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport.
Important
Breakfast on the day will depend on the hotel's departure transfer time.
Excursion times will be reconfirmed at the destination.
The Tour Includes.
Airport/hotel/airport pick-ups and transfers.
Tourist transport to the places to visit.
Two nights accommodation in Lima.
One night accommodation in Nazca.
Two nights accommodation in Arequipa.
One night accommodation in the Colca Canyon.
Two nights accommodation in Puno.
Three nights accommodation in Cusco.
One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
One night accommodation in Ollantaytambo.
Daily breakfast at the hotel, lunches and dinners as specified in the itinerary.
Entrance tickets to the attractions mentioned in the itinerary.